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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fayette County

 
Clickable Map of Fayette County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Fayette County, AL (4) Lamar County, AL (6) Marion County, AL (14) Pickens County, AL (18) Tuscaloosa County, AL (174) Walker County, AL (12)  FayetteCounty(4) Fayette County (4)  LamarCounty(6) Lamar County (6)  MarionCounty(14) Marion County (14)  PickensCounty(18) Pickens County (18)  TuscaloosaCounty(174) Tuscaloosa County (174)  WalkerCounty(12) Walker County (12)
Fayette is the county seat for Fayette County
Adjacent to Fayette County, Alabama
      Lamar County (6)  
      Marion County (14)  
      Pickens County (18)  
      Tuscaloosa County (174)  
      Walker County (12)  
 
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1 Alabama, Fayette County, Berry — Alabama Christian College of Berry, Alabama
On Main Street (Alabama Route 18) just north of Fenton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Alabama Christian College of Berry was located on this site from 1912-1922. The College was coeducational and was composed of Primary, Intermediate, Academic, Collegiate, Music Expression and Art Departments. Emphasis was placed on the teaching of . . . Map (db m163756) HM
2 Alabama, Fayette County, Berry — Town of Berry-Established 1883 / Berry Heritage Park
On Depot Street just north of Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Town of Berry Established 1883 Thompson Berry settled in this area in the 1840s. Berry devoted most of his time to raising cattle and farming. As time passed, he became the owner of a gin and gristmill and several thousand acres of land . . . Map (db m163759) HM
3 Alabama, Fayette County, Fayette — History of Fayette
On Temple Avenue at 2nd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Temple Avenue.
Fayette County was created in 1824. The town of Fayette, once known as Frog Level due to being located in swampland, got its name from the incessant croaking of bullfrogs. In 1883, the Georgia Pacific Railroad was located trough this swamp after . . . Map (db m51203) HM
4 Alabama, Fayette County, Hubbertville — Berea Church of Christ
On County Road 50, 0.1 miles east of Berea Road, on the left when traveling east.
Berea Church of Christ was established in 1829 when John Taylor preached the ancient gospel to a large gathering at the nearby home of David Thornton; the baptism of forty souls was the result. The church assembled in the homes of members . . . Map (db m168060) HM
5 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 56-1 — Fayette County
On Glynn Street South (Georgia Route 85) at East Lanier Avenue (Georgia Route 54), on the right when traveling north on Glynn Street South.
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 and December 24, 1821, is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, famous French General who came to this country to fight under General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. After returning to . . . Map (db m42534) HM
6 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — Fayette County Veterans Memorial
On Glynn Street S north of Stonewall Avenue W, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by the citizens of Fayette County in honor of our veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and as a lasting memorial to these gallant servicemen who gave their lives that we may live in peace. World War . . . Map (db m114288) WM
7 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — Fayette County Veterans Memorial
On Glynn Street south of Stonewall Avenue W, on the right when traveling south.
To Honor Our VeteransThis area is dedicated to the brave men and women of Fayette County who, throughout time, left their homes and families to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, in order that our freedom be preserved and our . . . Map (db m114369) WM
8 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 56-4 — Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church
On Old Chapel Lane, 0 miles east of West Lanier Avenue (Georgia Route 54), on the right when traveling east.
Today’s Flat Rock AME Church originated in 1854 as a place of worship for slaves on nearby Spears Plantation, and it is believed to be the oldest African-American congregation in Fayette County. Originally known as Rocky Mount, the church moved . . . Map (db m22973) HM
9 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 56-3 — Governor Hugh M. Dorsey(1871-1948)
On Glynn Street (Georgia Route 85) at Fisher Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Glynn Street.
Hugh Manson Dorsey was born in Fayetteville, and was admitted to the Georgia bar at the Fayette County Courthouse in 1894. After practicing law at his father’s firm, Dorsey became solicitor general of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit in 1910. In this . . . Map (db m10074) HM
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10 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — Grady L. Huddleston
On West Lanier Avenue west of Glynn Street N, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated To The Memory Of Grady L. Huddleston 1923-2001 Past Master: Fayetteville #711: 1958 Past Master: Tyrone #644: 1953 State House of Representatives: 1947-1960 Magistrate Judge: 1987-2000Map (db m114296) HM
11 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church
On Highway 92 (Georgia Route 92) at New Hope Road, on the right when traveling north on Highway 92.
Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church Est. 1825 The oldest church in Fayette County. The cemetery is the final resting place of veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI & WWII. Placed by Thomas Wingfield Chapter National . . . Map (db m120067) HM
12 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — Skirmish at Shakerag
On Ebenezer Road, 0.1 miles north of Davis Road, on the right when traveling south.
Just before dawn, July 30, 1864, during a daring cavalry raid to cut the last two railroads supplying Atlanta, Union Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook ordered the 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry to halt near the Asa Mitchell house at Shakerag. While two . . . Map (db m42332) HM
13 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — The Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House
On Lanier Avenue (Georgia Route 54) just west of Glynn Street (Georgia Route 85), on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1855 by Doctor John Stiles Holliday this house has ties to important Georgia personalities such as the legendary “"Doc” Holliday, Georgia Governor Hugh Manson Dorsey, and famous author Margaret Mitchell. In the mid 1850’s the house served . . . Map (db m44344) HM
14 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — World’s Longest Courthouse Bench
On Stonewall Ave East (Georgia Route 54) 0 miles east of Glynn Street South (Georgia Route 85), on the left when traveling east.
Removed from Fayette County Courthouse during reconstruction and modernization of interior 1965 Hand hewn, heart pine center beam Used 1825 to 1965 58 feet longMap (db m61011) HM
15 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayettevillle — In Memory of the Confederate Heroes
On Glynn Street South (Georgia Route 85) at East Lanier Avenue (Georgia Route 54), on the right when traveling north on Glynn Street South.
In Memory of the Confederate Heroes of Fayette County 1861-1865 Erected by Fayette County Chapter U.D.C. 1934Map (db m58545) HM
16 Georgia, Fayette County, Peachtree City — 56-1 — Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church
On Holly Grove Church Road, 0.2 miles east of Robinson Road, on the right when traveling east.
This church was organized in 1897 near the banks of Camp Creek in an unincorporated area of western Fayette County. Until the first sanctuary was constructed here on land and with building materials donated by Flem Arnall, services were held under a . . . Map (db m22971) HM
17 Georgia, Fayette County, Senoia — 56-2 — Starr's Mill
On Georgia Route 85 at Georgia Route 74, on the right when traveling west on State Route 85.
The property that became Starr’s Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the State of Georgia. . . . Map (db m10073) HM
18 Georgia, Fayette County, Tyrone — Palmer Family Cemetery
On Senoia Road (Old Georgia Route 74) 0 miles north of Carriage Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This family cemetery was established October 24, 1845, when Barbara Jane, the infant of John and Barbara Morris Palmer, was buried here. John Palmer acquired the property - lot 116 in the 7th District of Fayette County, Georgia, in October, 1844. . . . Map (db m14563) HM
19 Illinois, Fayette County, Brownstown — BrownstownTwin Pumps
On East Cumberland Road (U.S. 40) at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cumberland Road.
Nearly 100 years before Brownstown businesses offered fuel, food, and lodging to motorists following US 40 across America, there was Ezra Griffith and Twin Pumps. A New York native, Griffith followed the National Road to Fayette County, Ill., . . . Map (db m144228) HM
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20 Illinois, Fayette County, Brownstown — Brownstown Area Veterans MemorialAll Gave Some - Some Gave All — God Bless America —
On 1st Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street.
Dedicated in remembrance of our veterans Memorial Day 2001 by their friends and families Conceived by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9770 Brownstown, Il. Killed in Action L.H. Foley · M. Forbis · R.O. Cortelloni · C. . . . Map (db m59628) WM
21 Illinois, Fayette County, St. Elmo — St. ElmoPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles
On East Cumberland Road (U.S. 40) at South Olive Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cumberland Road.
St. Elmo's history is rooted in the dust of a settlement named Howard's Point. Hamlets like Howard's Point relied on the National Road to sustain their businesses. Some of these small settlements grew into cities. Others faded as their . . . Map (db m144229) HM
22 Illinois, Fayette County, St. Elmo — St. Elmo Area Veterans MemorialDuty - Honor - God - Country
On Cumberland Road (U.S. 40) west of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
We dedicate this memorial to the men and women whose names are listed on the tablets before you. They left this community to serve with honor and dignity and to preserve freedom around the world. "Never in the course of history . . . Map (db m59624) HM
23 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — American Legion Post 95 War Memorial
On 7th Street at Edwards Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street.
. . . Map (db m42537) HM
24 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Charles PrenticeOct. 20, 1800 - Nov. 22, 1837
Born in Pennsylvania. First store keeper in Vandalia for owner, William Kinney. House of Representatives 1828-29. Registrar of Vandalia Land Office. State Bank Commissioner 1835.Map (db m42410) HM
25 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Cumberland Road
On 4th Street at Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
Vandalia was the western terminus of the Cumberland or National Road which extended eighty feet wide for 591 miles from Cumberland, Maryland through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Illinois construction by the Federal Government began in 1811 and . . . Map (db m42345) HM
26 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Ebenezer Capps' Store1837 — Looking for Lincoln —
On 4th Street at the railroad cut south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
The store of Ebenezer Capps was located just north of this site at the northeast corner of Main and Fourth streets. The location of Main street is not the same today as when Lincoln was here. Vandalia existed long before the coming of . . . Map (db m42486) HM
27 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Elijah Conway BerryFeb. 14, 1781 - Jan. 1, 1849
Born in Kentucky. Father of James W. Berry. Territorial Auditor. State Auditor of Public Accounts 1819-31. Co-Editor of "Illinois Intelligencer", Kaskaskia 1817-20. President of State Bank 1837. Black Hawk War soldier. Father-in-law of Gov. W. L. . . . Map (db m42383) HM
28 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Fayette County Veterans MemorialLest We Forget
On 7th Street near Edwards Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all veterans of Fayette County who served their country in the Armed Services of the United States of America Dedicated May 30, 2002Map (db m42538) HM
29 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Ferdinand Ernst179- - 1822
Born in Hanover. Leader of Colony from Hanover, Germany. Came to Vandalia in 1819 with Frederick Hollman, who remained to build houses. Bearing all expenses, Ernst returned with colonists December, 1820. Director of State Bank, 1821. Trustee of . . . Map (db m42380) HM
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30 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — First Elective Office1834
On 4th Street near Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling south.
On December 1, 1834 Abraham Lincoln entered the State Capitol that stood on this site. This was his first term as a state representative and the first time he held elective office. The Abraham Lincoln that began his political career on that . . . Map (db m42510) HM
31 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — First Protest Against Slavery1837
On 4th Street near Gallatin Street, on the left when traveling south.
At the beginning of Lincoln's second term as a state representative, several southern legislatures were concerned that the Federal Government would abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Most of the members of the Illinois Legislature . . . Map (db m42490) HM
32 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — First State Capitol1820 - 1823
On 5th Street at Johnson Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
The first capitol building owned by the State was erected on this site. It was a thirty by forty feet two-story frame structure. The Second and Third Illinois General Assemblies met here, the House on the first floor and the Senate on the second. . . . Map (db m42366) HM
33 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Flack's Hotel
On Gallatin Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Gallatin Street.
In 1836 Colonel Abner Flack took over the large three-story frame building which stood here and operated it under the name Vandalia Inn. In 1853-1854 it was the headquarters for Chief Engineer Charles F. Jones, in charge of construction of the . . . Map (db m42347) HM
34 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Frederick RemannApr. 10, 1807 - June 17, 1873
Born in Hanover. Member of Ernst Colony. Merchant. Paymaster in Blackhawk War 1832. Division Quarter Master in Illinois Militia - Colonel 1834. House of Representatives 1846-48.Map (db m42411) HM
35 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — George Leidig
Born in Hanover. Died Feb. 3, 1847. Member of Ernst Colony. Builder and operator of Vandalia Hotel. Merchant. Daughter, Olivia Whiteman, friend of the Abraham Lincoln family, unveiled Madonna of the Trail statue.Map (db m42384) HM
36 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Government Officials Buried in the Old State Cemetery
Half an acre of this Old State Burial Ground was laid off for state officials in 1835. Although exact location is unknown, it is thought to be in this area. In 1874 the monument and remains were moved to South Hill Cemetery. Four Representatives . . . Map (db m42421) HM
37 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — House of Divine WorshipErected in 1823
On Main Street at Kennedy Boulevard (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Illinois General Assembly donated five lots in Vandalia to promote the construction of a church for the use of all denominations. The forty-five by sixty feet one-story frame structure erected in the summer of 1823 was used primarily by the . . . Map (db m42340) HM
38 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Illinois Legislators Monument
John B. E. Canal A representative from Madison County in the General Assembly of Illinois Born at Baltimore June 24, 1809 Died at Vandalia December 31, 1830 Benjamin A. Clark Representative of the General Assembly . . . Map (db m42627) HM
39 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Internal Improvements1837
On Kennedy Boulevard (3rd Street) (U.S. 40/51) near Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Lincoln’s first campaign speech on March 9, 1832, he expressed support for internal improvements. “Time and experience have verified to a demonstration, the public utility of internal improvements. That the poorest and most . . . Map (db m42512) HM
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40 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — James W. BerryJuly 16, 1805 - Jan. 7, 1877
Born in Kentucky. Circuit Clerk of Fayette County 1826-56. Adjutant General 1834-39. First talented artist of Illinois. Portrait painter of state officers and legislators. Commissioned by General Assembly to copy portraits of Washington and . . . Map (db m42381) HM
41 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — John Frederick Morey, M.D.May 16, 1817 - April 13, 1867
Dr. Morey was born in Erie Co. Penna. but moved to Illinois when a young man. He was nearly 50 yrs. old at his death and had been engaged in the practice of medicine for nearly thirty years. He graduated from the Physio-Medical College of Ohio . . . Map (db m42700) HM
42 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Lincoln and the "Long Nine"1836
On 4th Street near Gallatin Street, on the left when traveling south.
The delegation from Sangamon County for the 1836-1837 Session of the legislature quickly became known as the "Long Nine." The seven representatives and two senators were all six feet or taller. Five were lawyers, three were farmers, and one . . . Map (db m42485) HM
43 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Lincoln As A Polished Politician1836 — Looking for Lincoln —
On Kennedy Boulevard (3rd Street) (U.S. 40/51) near Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling south.
On December 5, 1836 Abraham Lincoln attended the opening session of the Tenth Gereral Assembly in Vandalia. This session was held in a new building just recently completed by the citizens of Vandalia to serve as the State Capitol. It was . . . Map (db m42517) HM
44 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Lincoln Attends Funerals1835 — Looking for Lincoln —
On June 12, 1823, the Third General Assembly, meeting in the newly formed city of Vandalia, conveyed one and one-half acres of land to the city of Vandalia, with the proviso that the land be used as a burial ground. This is the location of that . . . Map (db m42428) HM
45 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Lincoln Travels To The Capital1834 — Looking for Lincoln —
Abraham Lincoln traveled past this spot while he served as a state representative in Vandalia. This location marks the route of a road that ran from Vandalia to Springfield, Illinois. Traces of the roadway are still visible today. The roadway . . . Map (db m42527) HM
46 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Madonna of the TrailThe National Old Trails Road
On Gallatin Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Gallatin Street.
N·S·D·A·R Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days The Cumberland Road. Built by the Federal Government. Was authorized by Congress and approved by Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Vandalia marks the . . . Map (db m42341) HM
47 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Mary Hall and son JamesJan. 22, 1799-Aug. 18, 1832 [and] Aug. 10, 1832-Oct. 5, 1832
Wife, born in Kentucky, and son of James Hall, first Man of Letters in Illinois. State Treasurer 1827-31. President of first state historical society 1827-33. Author of first book of literary style in Illinois 1828. Trustee of Illinois College . . . Map (db m42388) HM
48 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Old State Cemetery
On Edwards Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Edwards Street.
The Illinois General Assembly authorized Governor Edward Coles in 1823 to convey to Vandalia one and one-half acres for a state burial ground. Here were buried four members of the legislature and several state officials who died while in office. . . . Map (db m42371) HM
49 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Public Printer
On Gallatin Street near 4th Street, on the left when traveling west.
This is the site of a two-story frame building occupied by Robert Blackwell, State Printer 1818-1832, and publisher of the Laws of the United States. In 1823 he became publisher of the Illinois Intelligencer newspaper. The first periodical in . . . Map (db m42348) HM
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50 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Robert BlackwellFeb. 17, 1796 - Apr. 30, 1866
Born in Kentucky. State Printer. Publisher of Laws of United States. Editor of newspaper "Illinois Intelligencer" 1825-32 and Co-Owner with James Hall 1829-32. House of Representatives 1832. Senate 1838-40. Black Hawk War soldier. . . . Map (db m42376) HM
51 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Robert K. McLaughlin and wife IsabellaOct. 25, 1779 - May 29, 1862 [and] Sept. 9, 1791 - June 5, 1868
Born in Virginia. State Treasurer 1819-23. Trustee of Vandalia appointed by Legislature 1821. House of Representatives 1826-28. Senate 1828-32 and 1836-38. State Bank Commissioner 1835-37. Registrar of U.S. Land Office. Isabella, niece of Shadrach . . . Map (db m42423) HM
52 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Robert K. McLaughlin Home
On Main Street near Kennedy Boulevard (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west.
On this site lived Robert K. McLaughlin, State Treasurer 1820-1823, State Senator 1828-1832, 1836-1837, and Register of the United States Land Office 1837-1845. Here the Governors of Illinois resided when the Legislature was in session. The . . . Map (db m42339) HM
53 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Second State Capitol1824 - 1836
On 4th Street near Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling south.
The second state capitol owned by the State was a two-story brick building erected here in 1824, using the walls of the first State Bank which burned January 28, 1823. Abraham Lincoln was a member of the House in the 1834-1835 and 1835-1836 . . . Map (db m42351) HM
54 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Site of Blackwell's White House
On West Gallatin Street (U.S. 40/51) at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Gallatin Street.
Colonel Robert Blackwell's new two-story frame store and boarding house opened on this site in time for the convening of the Ninth General Assembly on December 1, 1834. He advertised board and lodging for 'thirty or forty.'Map (db m144303) HM
55 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Site of Charters Hotel
On Gallatin Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Gallatin Street. Reported missing.
John Charters operated a large tavern on this site from the late 1820's to November 1835. Under the name, "Sign of the Green Tree," it was operated by Thomas Redmond until 1838.Map (db m144133) HM
56 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Site of Ernst Hotel
On 3rd Street (U.S. 40/51) near Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Here stood a two-story log building erected in 1819 for Ferdinand Ernst who brought the German colony to Vandalia. Named Union Hall, it was operated as a hotel. After Ernst's death in 1823 it was managed by E.M. Townsend, and from April 1825 by . . . Map (db m42363) HM
57 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Sitting with Lincoln
On Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Young Lincoln said of his own ambitions, "...I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed by my fellow man, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem." This representation of Lincoln in bronze at the time he served in the state . . . Map (db m42532) HM
58 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Soldiers of the War for Independence Who Lived in Fayette County
On 7th Street near Johnson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Wooten Harris • Henry Ginger John Morrell • Thomas Mahon John Diamond • Isaac Martin Joseph Evans • Benjamin Todd Michael Tedrick • James Virden James S. Carson • Rev. Henry Walker James Cheshier • Thomas Craig Sr. Harris Reavis • . . . Map (db m42536) HM
59 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — The Charters Hotel
On West Gallatin Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Gallatin Street.
The Charters Hotel stood on this very site. It was built around 1820 and operated by John Charters until November 1835. At that time it was acquired by Thomas Redmond who operated the establishment under the name of Sign of the Green Tree. . . . Map (db m144453) HM
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60 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Third State CapitolErected in 1836
The third capitol building owned by the state was restored as a memorial in 1933. It was the capitol from December 3, 1836 to July 4, 1839. Abraham Lincoln was a member of the House during the three sessions of the legislature held in this . . . Map (db m42346) HM
61 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Unorthodox Romance1834 — Looking for Lincoln —
On Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Not all of Lincoln’s time was dedicated to noble causes like opposing slavery and championing internal improvements. In 1833, Mrs. Bennett Abell, a New Salem neighbor of Lincoln, brought her sister Mary Owens to New Salem for an extended visit. . . . Map (db m42521) HM
62 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — VandaliaEnd of The Road
On Gallatin Street just west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1828 Joseph Shriver surveyed the National Road from Indiana to the Illinois capital at Vandalia. Between the Wabash and Kaskaskia rivers, he found little more than wilderness. By the mid-1830s, the National Road had spawned settlements in . . . Map (db m144226) HM
63 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Welcome to the National Road Interpretive CenterVandalia, Illinois
On South 5th Street just north of West Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Come inside and live the story of the Historic National Road, the road that built the nation. Just thirty years after declaring independence from the British, the young nation was feeling the growing pains of westward expansion. President Thomas . . . Map (db m144185) HM
64 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — Where Did Lincoln Stay?1834 — Looking for Lincoln
On Gallatin Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Gallatin Street. Reported missing.
As the Illinois State Capital, Vandalia provided many hotels to serve the needs of legislators and visitors. Vandalia had at least eleven hotels that served the needs of travelers. Whenever a session of the legislature was in progress, these . . . Map (db m144134) HM
65 Illinois, Fayette County, Vandalia — William C. GreenupAug. 28, 1785 - June 10, 1853
Born in Maryland. Clerk of First General Assembly of Illinois Territory, Kaskaskia 1812. Clerk of House of Representatives and of Legislative Council, 1815. Clerk of Constitutional Convention 1818. Secretary of Senate 1818-20. Chief Surveyor of . . . Map (db m42374) HM
66 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — "Birthplace of the Blower"Site of Roots Woolen Mill 1845~1875
On West 6th Street at North Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 6th Street.
While attempting to improve their water wheel power efficiency in 1854 Philander H. and Francis M. Roots invented the Roots Rotary Positive Blower Principle, now known throughout the world and still manufactured in Connersville.Map (db m152034) HM
67 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — "Elmhurst"
On South Grand Avenue (State Road 121) south of South Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Erected 1831 by Oliver H. Smith. Later home of Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of Interior under Lincoln and Grand Master of Indiana Masons. Restored 1941 as home for local Masonic bodies.Map (db m44768) HM
68 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Canal House
On East 4th Street east of North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
1841 Built as Headquarters of the Whitewater Valley Canal Co. 1854 Savings Bank of Indiana Home of: Dr. S. W. Vance 1857-1936 Congressman and Mrs. Finly H. Gray 1936-1947 1947 - 1971 V. F. W. Post 571 1971 - . . . Map (db m44760) HM
69 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Clio Fountain
On North Central Avenue at Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Central Avenue.
In 1916 during the Indiana Centennial Week, the Clio Club, a women’s organization, presented to the city of Connersville a fountain. The fountain was designed by Lorado Taft of Ohio at the cost of $1,200.00. The Clio Club labored faithfully . . . Map (db m152024) HM
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70 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Connersville History Mural
On East 5th Street at North Central Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 5th Street.
Heineman Corner, Site of John Conner's 1820 Trading Post Canal House - Built 1842 Alligator Drugs - 613 Central Farmers & Merchants - 416 CentralMap (db m222139) HM
71 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Connersville, IndianaHistoric "Firsts" On This Site:
On East 5th Street at North Eastern Avenue (Indiana Route 1), on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
1669 ~ Early "Indian Trail" Connecting Cincinnati to Northern Trading Posts 1812 ~ First Blockhouse 1813 ~ First Public Square 1828 ~ Parker, then Fayette County Seminary 1858 ~ First Public School 1874 ~ First High School Added 1904 ~ . . . Map (db m152029) HM
72 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Fayette County Honor Rolls — War Memorial —
On North Central Avenue north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
(( Center Panel )) Honoring all who served in the United States Armed Forces Defending Liberty and Justice in All the World Presented by Veterans and Citizens of Fayette County 1986 . . . Map (db m44876) WM
73 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Fayette County, IndianaCity of Connersville
On North Central Avenue at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
This marker depicts the Fayette County Courthouse as it appeared when built in 1849. Subsequent renovations resulted in its present appearance. The Courthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Connersville's . . . Map (db m152030) HM
74 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Grinding Stones
Near North Park Road, 0.1 miles north of East 28th Street.
The grinding wheels around Kiddie Land Playground in Roberts Park were originally part of the manufacturing equipment in the Ansted Spring and Axle Company, located on the east side of Columbia Avenue just north of Mount Street. The Ansted . . . Map (db m152023) HM
75 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — History of the Pavilion
Near Park Road south of Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Original construction 1903 Reconstructed rock walls and cement floors by W.P.A. 1934. New roof and stone restoration 2006.Map (db m152020) HM
76 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — James E. Roberts Memorial Building
Near Park Road, 0.1 miles north of East 28th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Col. James E. Roberts was an industrial leader and prominent citizen of Fayette County. He moved to Connersville during the Civil War era and entered the retail hardware business. In 1874 he purchased interest in a local furniture factory and for . . . Map (db m152022) HM
77 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — John ConnerBorn 1780 - Died 1826
On West 4th Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West 4th Street.
1801 Licensed to trade with the Indians in pelts. 1808 Established here a fur trading post. 1812 Interpreter and guide for Gen. William Henry Harrison prior to and during The War of 1812. 1813 Founded . . . Map (db m152032) HM
78 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — John ConnerConnersville's Founder
On North Central Avenue at East 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
John Conner laid out the town of Connersville on the north side of the west fork of the Whitewater River in March 1813 adjacent to his fur trading post. The original plat was for 62 lots bounded by what are today Central Ave to the west and Water . . . Map (db m152033) HM
79 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Oldest Buisness Building
On South Eastern Avenue east of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built by John Conner in 1815 1815 Conner's Store & Trading Post 1820 Sample's Inn & Post Office 1854 Heineman's Grocery 1954 Heineman's Glass House 2002 Lemen's Glass House AntiquesMap (db m222140) HM
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80 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — On This Site John Conner Operated a Two Story Log Indian Trading Post 1808~1815
On North Eastern Avenue (Indiana Route 131) at Charles Street, on the left when traveling south on North Eastern Avenue.
John Conner (1775~1826) FOUNDER OF CONNERSVILLE, March 4, 1813; Scout and Indian Interpreter for General William Henry Harrison; Treaty maker for the 12 Mile Purchase 1809; Indiana State Senator 1815 - 1822; First Sheriff of Fayette County 1819; . . . Map (db m225342) HM
81 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — State Police Post No 6
On Vine Street (Indiana Route 1) just south of Marion Street, on the left when traveling south.
Marion K Jemison Connersville Kiwanian Presented this land to the State of Indiana as a gift for the State Police Post No 6.Map (db m152035) HM
82 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — The Longwood Covered Bridge
Near Park Road (Indiana Route 1) just south of East 28th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Kennedy Family Emmett Loren Kennedy was born July 5, 1848. I 1870, he worked for his father, Archibald M. Kennedy, on the first bridge built by the Kennedy family. Upon completion of this bridge at Dunlapsville, in Union County, Indiana, . . . Map (db m152015) HM
83 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — The Pavilion: and other park structures
Near East 28th Street just south of Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Great Depression Money was scarce during the depression and everyone looked for ways to stretch their dollars. Roberts Park is an excellent example of how resourceful communities were in that day. The Administration Building, for example, . . . Map (db m152019) HM
84 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — 21.1966.1 — The Whitewater Canal
On South Grand Avenue (State Road 121) at South Eastern Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Grand Avenue.
In 1836 construction began on this fifty-six lock, one hundred one mile canal. Opened from Lawrenceburg to Brookville (1839), it was extended to Laurel and Cincinnati (1843), Connersville (1845), Cambridge City (1846), and Hagerstown (1847).Map (db m44741) HM
85 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Twelve Mile Line
On State Road 44 at South Gabbard Road, on the right when traveling east on State Road 44.
This plaque marks the western border of the twelve mile cession negotiated by Governor William Henry Harrison with the Miami, Potawatomi, and Delawares, Treaty of Fort Wayne, September 30, 1809.Map (db m44770) HM
86 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Whitewater Valley Arts Association Inc.
On North Central Avenue just north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Richard & Marilyn Smith donated this building in 2015 as the home of the Whitewater Valley Arts Association Inc.Map (db m222138) HM
87 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — World's First County Free Fair
Near Park Road, 0.1 miles north of East 28th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Boulder erected by the community of Everion, Ind. June 18, 1935 to commemorate the birth of the worlds first county free fair held in Roberts Park Connersville, Fayette Co., Ind., Sept. 9, 1903.Map (db m152021) HM
88 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville, Connersville Township — MontyFayette County's Bison-Tennial
Near Market Street at West Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
Indiana Association of United Ways was the proud sponsor of the statewide Bison-tennial Public Art Project. This legacy project helped celebrate Indiana's 200th birthday by decorating and displaying 5 foot tall fiberglass bison with an end goal . . . Map (db m222135) HM
89 Iowa, Fayette County, Clermont — Abraham Lincoln Statue and ParkSoldiers & Sailors of the Civil War
Near Mill Street (U.S. 18) at Stone Street (County Road B60), on the right when traveling north.
Erected in 1902 in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War 1861-1865 Abraham LincolnThe statue of Abraham Lincoln along with the four bronze plaques, which are unique, were sculptured by George Edwin Bissell and commissioned by . . . Map (db m162102) HM WM
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90 Iowa, Fayette County, West Union — Fayette County Historical CenterNational Register of Historic Places
On North Walnut Street just north of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
Fayette County Historical Center has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior as the Maple View Sanitarium Built 1903Map (db m162152) HM
91 Iowa, Fayette County, West Union — William Wells1811-1877 — Founder of West Union —
Near North Vine Street north of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of William Wells 1811-1877 Founder of West Union in 1849 and donor of Court House SquareMap (db m162141) HM
92 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — 1404 — ← Cave Spring
On Athens Walnut Hill Road, 0.7 miles west of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling west.
Home of Capt. Robert Boggs, b.1746, Mill Creek Hundred, Del. Moved to Va. Soldier in Revolution. Came to Ky., 1774, as chainman Col. John Floyd's survey party. One of founders of Boonesborough. Officer, Cherokee Expedition, 1776. Under . . . Map (db m169730) HM
93 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — Breed Only The Best
On Old Frankfort Pike at Alexandria Drive, on the right when traveling east on Old Frankfort Pike.
Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds; the best racing and driving horses in America stood here. A good horse was indispensable throughout the 1800s Horses For Power, Transportation, And Sport. Breeders increasingly focused on . . . Map (db m194473) HM
94 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — Nugent's Crossroad - Midway - Wallace Station
On Old Frankfort Pike at Alexandria Drive, on the right when traveling east on Old Frankfort Pike.
Toll Roads, toll houses, stage stations and taverns. Railroad Stations with shipping docks, post offices and dry-goods stores. Towns invented by the railroad and small communities congregated at crossroads and mills. Since 1800, . . . Map (db m194569) HM
95 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — PisgahNational Register Rural Historic District
On Old Frankfort Pike at Alexandria Drive, on the right when traveling east on Old Frankfort Pike.
In 1988, Pisgah became Kentucky's first National Register Rural Historic District. Kentucky was part of Virginia in 1784 when a close-knit community of families joined by faith crossed the mountains together and settled here. The Pisgah . . . Map (db m194508) HM
96 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — Redd RoadNational Regiser Rural Historic District
On Old Frankfort Pike at Alexandria Drive, on the right when traveling east on Old Frankfort Pike.
The historic resources ind landscapes of the Redd Road Rural Historic District tell how access to dependable, free flowing water influenced early settlement patterns; of the importance of local manufacturing and commerce to the neighborhood . . . Map (db m194505) HM
97 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — the International Thoroughbred Landscape
On Old Frankfort Pike near Alexandria Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Today's international Thoroughbred industry shapes and influences the Old Frankfort Pike and greater Scenic Corridor area. A year-round schedule of breeding, foaling, naming, breaking, training, racing, sales and auctions takes place along the . . . Map (db m194573) HM
98 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — 1787-1987 Bicentennial TreeLargest Basswood Tree in the United States
Near West Main Street (U.S. 421) 0.1 miles north of Newtown Pike / Oliver Lewis Highway (Kentucky Route 922).
The National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our constitution.Map (db m152373) HM
99 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — A National Cemetery System
Near West Main Street (U.S. 421) 0.1 miles north of Newtown Pike / Oliver Lewis Highway (Kentucky Route 922), on the right when traveling north.
Civil War Dead An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. . . . Map (db m123526) HM
100 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — A. B. Hancock Sr.1875 - 1957
Near East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Midland Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west.
Arthur Boyd Hancock Sr. was the son of Capt. Richard Hancock, who established Ellerslie as the leading horse farm in Virginia late in the 19th Century. Arthur Sr. returned from the University of Chicago in 1895 to assist his father, and later, as . . . Map (db m58285) HM

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